USA 2008 Community College Summit Initiative Program

USA - 2008 Community College Summit Initiative Program

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State is pleased to announce the Community College Summit Initiative Program. This new international educational exchange program enables individuals from

Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey and South Africa
to study at a community college in the United States to develop professional skills. Eligible fields are Business Management and Administration; Tourism and Hospitality Management; Health Professions, including Nursing; Media; Information Technology; Agriculture; and Engineering Science.

Eligibility
To apply to the program, candidates must:
• Have completed a secondary school education (High School Diploma);
• Have relevant work experience or be currently working in the field in which they are applying;
• Have English language skills that provide a basis for enrolling in academic coursework following up to 6 months of intensive English language study in the U.S.;
• Submit a complete application; and
• Minimum Institutional TOEFL score 500 or TOEIC score 650 (only scores less than 2 years old are valid).
• Those who are currently enrolled in S1 or S2 Programs or D3, or have completed S1, S2, D3, are not eligible for this program.

U.S. Program
The Community College Summit Initiative Program will provide funding for round-trip airfare to the U.S.; a living allowance and housing or home stay during English language, academic, and practical training program components; tuition costs; health insurance; and cultural enhancement activities. Students will be hosted in groups by community colleges competitively selected to participate in the program. Programs may range from six months to two years in duration and may result in either a Certificate or an Associate Degree. Students are required to return home at the end of their program and may not transfer to a four-year U.S. academic institution. This is a specialized degree and certificate program, designed to enhance candidate’s ability in the fields in which they are currently employed. It is not a “2+2” program.

Selection and Screening
In Indonesia the American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF), is responsible for advertising the program and for recruiting and nominating candidates for further consideration as well as administration of grantees through the process. Educational experts in the U.S. will make the final selection and placement decisions for the approval of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Submission of Applications
The American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) is administering this program on behalf of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State. Therefore, please submit your application materials (original application and two copies) to

AMINEF
Gedung Balai Pustaka Lt. 6
Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 4
Jakarta 10720

Deadline
November 1, 2007. You may download the hard copy of the application here.
For additional information, contact infofulbright@aminef.or.id. We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.
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